About Our Program

Mission

The mission of the Ball State University Athletic Training Program is to provide quality education which will create life-long learners that are committed to delivering high quality patient centered care within an interprofessional health care team. We aspire to develop students who are dedicated to maintaining involvement within the profession through clinical practice and service.

2. Students demonstrate competence in athletic training knowledge and clinical skills to provide the best possible patient care.

3. Students promote themselves and the field of athletic training through professional and community involvement.

4. Students develop the interpersonal skills needed to communicate and collaborate within an interprofessional health care team.

5. Students model professional and ethical behaviors when representing themselves as a health care professional.

Ball State University Athletic Training Program Board of Certification Exam Data

Year

Number of Graduates

Number Taking Exam

First-Time Pass

First-time Pass %

Overall Pass

Overall Pass %

2014-2015

7

4

3

75%

3

75%

2013-2014

13

13

10

76.92%

12

92.31%

2012-2013

12

12

10

83.33%

12

100%

3-Year Data

32

29

23

79.31%

27

93.10%

Additional Costs Associated with the Program

There are extra costs
associated with the Ball State University Athletic Training Program once
admitted to the professional phase of the program. These costs are in addition to tuition, room
and board, and fees charged by the university, and include the following:

Background check fee (required for certain clinical sites) ranging from
$7 (paper form) to $17.50 (online). This
background check may need to be repeated every semester or yearly, depending on
the clinical assignment and requirements of the clinical site.

The Athletic Training Program Handbook details much of what you need to
know about your major and minor studies. Flip through the pages to find answers
to your questions about classroom and clinical experiences, educational
requirements, suggested timetables for course scheduling, service requirements,
certification, and many other topics.